Mitigating Drought

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 Water Use Conflict Resolution

Specific actions taken by states:
Resolved emerging water use conflicts
Negotiated with irrigators to gain voluntary restrictions on irrigation in areas where domestic wells were likely to be affected
Clarified state law regarding sale of water
Clarified state law on changes in water rights
Suspended water use permits in watersheds with low water levels
Investigated complaints of irrigation wells interfering with domestic wells

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